Solar Sound 2 Review: Bluetooth Speaker From Devotec

Last year we gave the Solar Sound Bluetooth speakers a hands-on review, and over the last couple of weeks we have had the privilege to give Devotec’s Solar Sound 2 the same treatment.

The Solar Sound 2 may look pretty similar at first glance, but the new stereo speaker system has some enhanced features and improvements that may encourage you to upgrade. The main specs include a weight of 320g, measures 16.5×5.5×5.5cm, and the three buttons on the front that let you change the current track, alter the volume, and turn the device on.

You can really hear notable differences in Solar Sound 2, when compared to the previous version. It’s pretty cool how a small device can fill the room with such full sound, we used the device while in Disney over a weekend, and it was great to have easy access to portable audio via an iPhone while away. You also forget that the music was being streamed wirelessly via Bluetooth, the sound quality was impressive at all times.

With all this in mind we have not even raised the issue of power. While listening to music via computers and media players is cool, what about the power supply? You can power the device via USB, mains power, and solar power. The latest device includes improved solar charging performance for better battery life.

The back of the device contains a main power button, which you will want to turn off when not in use. The sound comes from the speakers on either end of the unit, and connections on the back include line in and out, and USB in.

You can expect 5-10 hours of music playback, which depends on the volume. You may never need to worry about this if you use the device smartly, and take advantage of the efficient charging system and solar panel.

We tested the device will an iPhone 4, and a couple of Blackberries, all handled music streaming with easy and paired with no problems. Most phones should work fine as long as they support Bluetooth and the A2DP profile.

If your looking for a high quality portable speaker that can charge by the sun, and play music via Bluetooth, your not going to find much better than the Solar Sound 2 at a $99.99/£69.99 price point.

This is one of the most flexible portable speakers we have seen, and one we highly recommend. You can see the full specs and features below.

Specifications and Features:

Weight: 320g (not including pouch or accessories)

Charging time: from 4 hours by AC/USB, about 12-24 hours from solar panel